Dream Day Events

If you are on the fence about hiring a wedding planner—do it, and hire Dream Day Events! My daughter and I recently worked with Ally and Rachael to help plan and execute our daughter’s wedding, and I cannot say enough about the exceptional service, care, and professionalism they provided. From the very first conversation, I knew they were exactly who we needed to bring our daughter’s vision to life—beautifully and within budget.

I interviewed a few different wedding planners and felt confident that any of them could have done a great job—but there was just something special about Ally and Rachael. We instantly clicked. They were incredibly professional, yet so warm and approachable—you immediately felt like you were talking to a friend. After nearly a year of planning together, I can honestly say we didn’t just have amazing planners—we’ve made a friend.

Planning a wedding from out of town comes with its challenges, especially when many guests are also traveling long distances. We really wanted to enjoy the entire weekend with our family and friends, not be bogged down with last-minute details, timeline coordination, or unexpected issues. That’s where Dream Day Events was a game-changer.

Ally was the main planner for our daughter’s wedding, but both she and Rachael were involved throughout the entire process—always available, always responsive. On the wedding day, both of them were there for over 12 hours, making sure every detail was flawlessly executed. Knowing we were in such capable hands allowed us to be fully present for one of the most meaningful days of our lives.

Leading up to the big day, they handled contracts and vendor communication, created and shared a clear timeline, and made sure everyone was on the same page. On the day itself, they were everywhere—handling everything, solving problems before they even reached us, and keeping everything on schedule.

Some of the standout touches that truly set them apart:

They packed up all of our décor after the reception and loaded it into our car. They returned the keys to our hotel for us.

They made sure the gift table and card box were secure and brought to the hotel for the bride and groom.

They even checked the bride and groom into their hotel room and set up the suite for their wedding night.

These thoughtful, personal touches reflect how deeply Ally and Rachael care—and how much pride they take in their work.

I can now say from experience that hiring a wedding planner ensures your day goes off seamlessly. A wedding is a significant investment—and a day you will remember forever—so you want it to be as perfect as it can possibly be. I highly recommend budgeting for a planner. Honestly, it wasn’t something I initially considered, but I’m so glad my husband encouraged us to go for it. It was, without question, one of the best decisions we made.

Ally and Rachael didn’t just plan a wedding—they created a beautiful, stress-free, joy-filled experience for our entire family. We are beyond grateful and enthusiastically recommend Dream Day Events to anyone looking to make their dream day a reality.

Forever thankful!
Louise and Steve

DDE - specifically but not exclusively, Rachael and Ally - are fantastic; my wife and I highly recommend them for their responsiveness, value, and professionalism. They helped us handle all wedding logistics in the months leading up to the wedding, provided valuable contracting and industry insights, and exceptional support on the day of. We barely needed to worry about anything the day of which helped make our day extra special and allowed us to enjoy the celebration. 10/10 highly recommend.

Hiring Dream Day Events was one of the best decisions we made throughout our wedding planning process. As someone with a very Type A personality, I had a lot of details and expectations, and Ally and Rachael handled everything flawlessly.

When it came closer to the big day, we worked more directly with Ally. Her organization, communication, and attention to detail allowed me to be completely present on our wedding day instead of worrying about logistics.
There was even a point during the reception when I realized I had no idea where any of my belongings were, my phone, wallet, shoes, bag, everything, but I wasn't stressed because I knew Ally would have the answer. That level of trust is priceless on your wedding day.

Looking back, our wedding day was truly perfect, and Ally played a huge role in making that happen. She brought an amazing team, Hannah and Nadia, who always had anything I needed in their pockets!!

Ally made the entire planning process feel exciting, manageable, and fun, and I'm honestly sad our monthly planning meetings are over! We are so grateful for everything she did and cannot recommend her highly enough.

Rachael was the event coordinator for our wedding, and she was absolutely amazing. We got married at Brandywine Manor House, and early on in the process, we learned that our event coordinator from Brandywine was going to be out on maternity leave. We learned that our new coordinator was going to be contracted through Dream Day Events. We had a bit apprehension at first, but all of those feelings were quickly dismissed once we met Rachael. We could quickly tell how friendly, professional, and kind Rachael was, and we knew working with her was going to be a joy. We could easily tell that she was in command of our day, and she made what is typically a stressful preparation process so much easier. In our calls leading up to the wedding, Rachael was prepared for every small detail, and did an amazing job reaching out to our other vendors to make sure everything was cohesive. We also had a few big last minute changes leading up to the wedding day, and Rachael remained flexible and assured us that everything would be under control. Throughout the wedding day, Rachael was there from the early morning to the end of the night. She handled every detail, and was at our side for any requests. More than anything, Rachael was a friend. She made my wife and I feel like we have known her for years, and I am sure she treats every couple with that same love and care. My wife and I said at the end of the night we will just miss working with her. Rachael was born for this career.

Ally and her team were the best. We cannot thank them enough for all they did to make the entire process from beginning to end so much easier and for making our daughter's dream wedding vision come to fruition. We were able to enjoy the day and all the special moments with family and friends because we knew that Ally and her team were behind the scenes keeping everything else under control. My only regret is not getting a picture with them!

We can’t say enough about how we loved working with Rachael and her team. From our first meeting we knew she was going to be the leader we needed to have the wedding for our daughter exactly the way we envisioned it. She and her team paid attention to all our needs and listened to us to help implement our vision. She was our advocate as we coordinated with the venue, caterer and florist. I can’t tell you how much we appreciated all of it. She held our hand when we needed it, she let us express our opinions and most importantly she listened. Her team was so organized and such good communicators. On the day of the wedding the team attended to all our needs. We couldn’t have had a better experience . To say they were exceptional is an under statement. . Rachael and her team love what they do and that showed throughout the entire planning process. As mother and father of the bride we wanted the perfect day for our daughter, we could not have done this without Rachael and her team.

Working with Rachael, Ally, and whole DDE team was an absolute dream! From day one, it was clear that they genuinely care so much about making your wedding special. They are incredibly organized but also bring a very calming presence to the process. They made sure everything ran smoothly before, during, and after the our wedding, allowing us to just enjoy every moment. And they made sure to bring the bride lots of snacks so she wouldn’t get hangry. They are truly a pleasure to work with and made our wedding day extremely special!

I cant say enough about how spectacular the team was, Rachel and the gang exceeded our expectations in so many ways.

I'll be honest: I was cocky going into wedding planning. Our venue offered some complementary planning services, and I figured we had it covered. I couldn't have been more wrong.

What I didn't realize is just how many decisions go into a wedding that you'd never think to consider. Rachael and Ally knew all the ins and outs, and more importantly, they knew what questions to ask us. They helped us focus on what would actually matter to us, like putting real thought into our signage, while steering us away from unnecessary add-ons (no, we did not need a dance floor oyster shucker).

Their vendor knowledge alone was worth it. There's so much noise online that it's nearly impossible to know who's actually good versus who just has great marketing. They cut through all of that and connected us with vendors they trusted, and they were right every time.

Case in point: a few weeks before the wedding, our DJ had to cancel. Before we even knew there was a problem, Rachael and Ally had already talked to the management company, lined up a replacement, and scheduled a meeting so we could give our approval. The new DJ ended up being phenomenal. That's who they are: solving problems before you even know they exist.

My wife is Type A and naturally took the reins on a lot of the planning, but Rachael and Ally gave us both the space to actually enjoy the process. They kept us focused on the decisions that mattered right now instead of drowning us in everything at once.

On the wedding day, the moment they arrived, I felt a wave of stress just lift. I was still nervous (it's my wedding), but knowing they were in control made all the difference. They were such a calming presence throughout the entire day.

If you're a groom reading this thinking you don't need a planner, I was you. Trust me, hire Dream Day Events.

If I could give our wedding planners 15 stars I would—because they truly turned our big day into a real-life Love Story.

From the very beginning, they understood the vision before I could even put it into words. I came in feeling a little Delicate, a little Out of the Woods, and very much hoping everything wouldn’t fall apart “like a house of cards,” but they showed up with the confidence and care of people who have clearly know this industry All Too Well.

They handled every detail with Style. They protected my peace like a personal Peace brigade, solved problems before I knew they existed, and made the entire planning process feel Fearless.

On the wedding day, they operated with the calm of someone who's seen This Love story a thousand times, and the joy of those who genuinely love making magic for other people. From timeline to décor to last-minute chaos, they turned what could have been a Mad Woman moment into a total Enchanted experience.

My guests couldn’t stop raving; everything was seamless, thoughtful, and sooo “meet me at midnight” dreamy. I walked away from the night thinking one thing: This Is Why We CAN Have Nice Things.

Hiring them was the best decision we made—no Question…? We’d do it again in a heartbeat. If you’re looking for planners who will treat your wedding like their own era-defining masterpiece, these are your people. Because when it comes to pulling off a once-in-a-lifetime day, they’re the real Masterminds.